Your Suffering is Real. It's Time to Heal.
Our Depression Therapists Can Help!
Depression is more than just feeling sad—it’s a weight that makes moving through life feel unbearable. It can keep you stuck in survival mode, trudging through life feeling heavy, numb, or disconnected. If you’re feeling stuck and wondering if this is your ‘new normal’, I’m here to let you know that depression is just a symptom, it’s not who you are—healing is possible.
The truth is: depression is not a reflection of your worth, willpower or strength. And it’s not just a problem with your brain chemistry.
Depression often stems from unresolved pain, intergenerational trauma, unmet needs, and chronic nervous system dysregulation.
You don’t have to navigate these symptoms alone, wondering if and when you’ll feel better. With the right support, you can find relief, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover the joy and meaning in your life. We can help.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your healing journey, we’d love to support you. We offer holistic psychotherapy and counseling for depression that honors the mind, body and spirit connection.
Click below to book a free consultation call to learn more about how we can help.
Depression Therapy in El Dorado Hills, San Anselmo, SF + Online
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." – Brené Brown
Overwhelming sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Thoughts of self-harm or not wanting to live anymore
No capacity for joy or pleasure in life
Chronic fatigue or lack of energy
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Signs + Symptoms of Depression
Feelings of guilt, shame, or unworthiness
Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach aches without a clear cause
Distancing yourself from friends and family
Lack of connection to your emotions
Tearful and crying more than usual
A weight in your heart and/or gut
Constant anger
No connection to your intuition or inner wisdom
Feeling like your life has no meaning
Sleeping more than usual
Low self-esteem or self-loathing
Over-reliance on food or substances to cope with life
Common Types of Depression
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest, MDD can make daily life feel overwhelming. Symptoms often last for weeks or longer.
High-Functioning Depression
This type of depression may not be visible to others. While outwardly you appear to be managing your responsibilities, internally you struggle with persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelm, and self-doubt. Despite maintaining your daily obligations, you may privately grapple with a lack of joy, low motivation, and a general sense of emptiness.
Postpartum Depression
Beyond the “baby blues,” postpartum depression involves intense feelings of sadness, rage, anxiety, and exhaustion, making it challenging to care for yourself and your baby. Learn more about our work with moms and PPD here.
Spiritual Depression
Often overlooked in traditional treatment, spiritual depression manifests as a deep disconnection from Source, meaning, life purpose, and your sense of self. You might experience an existential void, questioning your beliefs, or feeling cut off from your spiritual center and intuition.
Benefits of Depression Therapy
When you work with one of our depression therapists, we can help you:
Develop self-compassion and reduce self-criticism
Restore energy and motivation for daily life
Reconnect with your sense of purpose and inner wisdom
Learn practical tools to navigate depressive episodes
Heal unresolved pain and past experiences
Build meaningful connections and repair relationships
Shed the weight of hopelessness, insecurity, and feeling not good enough
Rewire your brain to experience connection and love, rather than fear and uncertainty
Improve sleep, appetite, and overall health
Experience more joy, calm, and hope in your life
Gain clarity and insight into the roots of your depression
Start creating a life that feels aligned and fulfilling
Types of Therapy for Depression
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Somatic Therapy for Depression
Access and release trauma held in your body through gentle, body-based inquiry and practices. By learning to listen to your body's wisdom and regulate your nervous system, you can transform trauma patterns into newfound safety and ease.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression
Transform outdated thought patterns keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools for managing triggers and emotional overwhelm. CBT helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping you create lasting changes. -
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Depression
Explore and integrate the parts of yourself that hold unresolved pain or shame. IFS therapy is a unique approach that views the mind as composed of various parts, each with its own characteristics and roles. In IFS therapy, you’ll learn to identify and understand these parts of yourself, resulting in more peace, balance, and ultimately deep healing.
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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy* for Depression
Work with both the mind and nervous system to heal deeply held trauma patterns. This innovative approach combines traditional psychotherapy with ketamine medicine to help release stuck trauma patterns and create new neural pathways for healing. *Available for qualifying patients through our medical partners.
Depression therapy is designed to unearth and attend to the root cause of your depression, not just manage symptoms. Our therapists offer traditional talk therapy, blended with holistic mental health modalities like mindfulness, somatic techniques, tools for regulating your nervous system and grounding exercises. Our approach embraces the mind-body-spirit connection, helping you understand how depression manifests mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Through our holistic approach to treating depression, we'll help you become more self-aware, compassionate, and equipped with self-care practices that actually work. The result? A deeper connection to yourself, your life, and your purpose.
How Does Depression Therapy Work?
Here at The Holistic Counseling Center, we believe true healing is integrative and collaborative. We understand that depression is not simply a matter of willpower or positive thinking—it's a complex experience that touches every part of your life: your mind, body, heart and soul. That's why we offer holistic mental health care that treats the whole person, tailoring our approach to your unique needs and circumstances rather than following a one-size-fits-all treatment plan.
We believe healing depression requires more than just symptom management or medication—it requires understanding and addressing the underlying causes of depression.
Our holistic approach to treating depression integrates:
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address the cognitive and emotional aspects of depression.
Somatic practices to help you reconnect with your body, release tension, and regulate your nervous system.
Mindfulness exercises to cultivate presence, self-compassion, and self-love.
Depth psychology and spiritual wisdom to help you reprogram unconscious patterns and reconnect with your higher self.
Practical tools you can use in your life to navigate depressive episodes with more confidence and ease.
Our depression therapists are here to help you heal past pain and create lasting change in your life. We offer psychotherapy and counseling in-person in El Dorado Hills (near Folsom and Sacramento), San Francisco, Santa Cruz and online.
If you’re ready to be supported, schedule a free consultation call today. We’d be honored to support you on your journey.
Depression Therapy at The Holistic Counseling Center
Hi, I’m Kim Burris
Founder of The Holistic Counseling Center and a Licensed Therapist for Depression
I believe that depression is more than a brain chemistry imbalance—it’s an invitation to deep healing.
No matter how overwhelming or persistent it feels, I want you to know that healing is possible.
I founded The Holistic Counseling Center to help people just like you uncover the root cause of your depression, find relief from your symptoms, and step into alignment with a life of purpose, joy and ease.
As a holistic and depth-oriented therapist, I’m passionate about creating a safe space for you to explore your experiences, transform your pain, and move forward in your life with clarity, compassion and self-love.
Here at The Holistic Counseling Center, we offer therapy that honors the mind, body, and spirit connection. Through our holistic approach, we help you heal depression at its core—not just manage symptoms—so you can find lasting relief and create a life that feels truly aligned with your highest self.
If you’re ready to take the next step on your healing journey, schedule a free consultation call to learn more about working together.
Meet The Team
Depression Therapists
Kim Burris
Founder, LIcensed THerapist, LMFT
Depression, Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Existential Crisis + Depth Work
Dr. Anjali Connors
Licensed Clinical Psychologist. PSYD
Depression, Anxiety, Depth Work, Life Transitions, Psychedelic Integration + Spirituality
Perri Griffin
Licensed Therapist, LMFT
Depression, Anxiety, Shadow Work,
Existential Crisis, Life Purpose + Spirituality
Associate Therapist, AMFT
Sinclair Mitchell
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Depth Work, Shadow Work + Spirituality
Tessa Wendell
Associate THerapist, AMFT
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Shadow Work, Relationships, Motherhood + Self-Esteem
Our Offices
We offer in-person therapy from our offices in El Dorado Hills, CA (near Folsom and Sacramento), San Anselmo, San Francisco and online.
What People are Saying
★★★★★
Kim is a highly insightful and intuitive therapist, someone who truly stands in her authenticity. She holds space with empowerment and unconditional acceptance for all on their path of growing and healing. If you are looking to go deeper on your healing journey, I highly recommend Kim Burris as a therapist.
- Nicole, Folsom, CA
Ready to Work Together?
Here’s how to get started:
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FAQ’s about Depression Therapy
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Depression therapy helps you identify the root causes of your struggles, whether they stem from unresolved pain, unhelpful thought patterns, or lifestyle choices. It involves learning tools and strategies to manage symptoms while exploring deeper emotional, mental and spiritual patterns that contribute to depression. The process is collaborative and adapted to your unique personality and needs.
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Some of the most effective approaches for depression therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on reframing negative thought patterns, and Somatic Therapy, which helps release tension stored in the body. Depth-oriented therapies explore unconscious patterns and unresolved experiences, while mindfulness-based practices improve presence and emotional regulation.
A holistic approach often integrates several modalities for effective care. Here is a complete list of the types of therapy we use to treat depression:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Hakomi Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Integrative Psychotherapy
Narrative Therapy
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Transpersonal Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Your therapist will work with you to determine which approaches best support your unique healing journey.
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The duration of therapy varies for each person. Some may start to notice changes within a few sessions, while others might engage in therapy for months or even years to address deeper issues. Progress depends on factors like the severity of depression, personal goals, and the pace you’re comfortable with. Your therapist will work with you to create a timeline that feels manageable and effective.
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Yes, therapy can help even with long-term depression. While it may require deeper exploration and more time to build effective tools, meaningful change is possible. For treatment-resistant depression, we also offer ketamine-assisted therapy, which research shows can be particularly effective when traditional approaches haven't provided relief. Your therapist can help determine if this might be a beneficial option for your healing journey.
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Not everyone needs or wants medication, though some find it helpful for managing symptoms. Therapy can be effective on its own or alongside medication, depending on your depression's severity. We can discuss your options and provide psychiatrist referrals if needed. For clients currently on medication, we collaborate with your medical providers to ensure comprehensive care.
We integrate various therapeutic modalities to support your healing journey, including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Hakomi Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Integrative Psychotherapy
Narrative Therapy
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Transpersonal Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Your therapy journey will integrate both traditional talk therapy and body-based practices to support your healing on all levels—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Your therapist will work with you to determine which approaches best support your unique healing journey.
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Spiritual depression manifests as a deep disconnection from meaning, purpose, and sense of self. While traditional therapy often views these symptoms through only a mental health lens, we recognize them as invitations to deep healing and transformation. Common signs include feeling empty despite external success, questioning long-held beliefs, and experiencing a persistent sense that something essential is missing.
Our approach integrates traditional psychotherapy with spiritual and holistic practices, helping you:
Understand the deeper meaning of your experience
Reconnect with your highest self
Transform challenging emotions into opportunities for growth
Develop practical tools for navigating spiritual crisis
Unlike traditional therapy settings where spiritual struggles may be dismissed, we honor the spiritual dimension of depression and provide specialized support for this unique healing journey.
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Your healing journey is sacred, and we honor that by maintaining strict confidentiality in our work together. As licensed mental health professionals, we're ethically and legally bound to protect your privacy. There are only a few specific exceptions: if there's immediate risk to your safety or the safety of others, or in cases of abuse of vulnerable populations. We'll always discuss these limits to confidentiality with you, and you can ask your therapist about them at any time.
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Finding the right therapist is about more than just matching specialties and schedules – it's about finding someone who truly understands you and your unique journey. At The Holistic Counseling Center, we carefully match you with a therapist based on several factors:
Their specialized training and experience with depression
Their therapeutic style and approach
Their personality and way of working
Your specific needs, goals, and preferences
Your personal history and life experiences
All our therapists are licensed mental health professionals with advanced training in treating depression through both evidence-based and holistic approaches. We understand how important the therapeutic relationship is, and finding the right fit is crucial for deep healing work. If you ever feel your therapist isn't the best match, just let us know! We’ll help connect you with another therapist on our team who might be a better fit.
Schedule a free consultation call to start the matching process and find a therapist who resonates with you. We're committed to supporting you in finding not just any therapist, but the right therapist for your healing journey.
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Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, but we've made the process simple and supportive. Here's how to begin your healing journey:
1. Schedule a Free Consultation Call
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation call with our team. During this call, we'll:Listen to what's bringing you to therapy
Answer any questions you have about our approach
Discuss which of our therapists might be the best fit
Review practical details like fees, insurance, and scheduling
2. Your First Session If it feels like a good fit, we'll schedule your first therapy session. Your initial session is an opportunity to:
Share your story in a safe, non-judgmental space
Explore what’s possible in therapy, and set some goals
Learn what tools you can start using to support your mind, body, heart and spirit
Create a personalized treatment plan that honors your unique struggles, goals and personality
3. Moving Forward After your first session, we'll establish a regular therapy schedule that works for you. While weekly sessions are recommended initially to help establish safety and momentum in your healing journey, we understand that everyone's circumstances are different and will work with you to find a rhythm that feels supportive and sustainable.
Ready to begin? You can schedule your free consultation call by:
Calling or texting us at 916.467.9539
Emailing us at admin@theholisticcounseling.center
We know reaching out for support takes courage, especially when you're dealing with complex trauma. We're honored to be part of your healing journey.
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Depression therapy can be provided in person or online, depending on your location and preference. If therapy isn’t available in your state, holistic coaching may be an option for support.
Depression therapy is available in the following states:
If you have questions about availability in your state, feel free to text or schedule a free consultation call to learn more.
Make an Appointment With a Depression Therapist Near You
Curious about our holistic approach to treating depression and how our therapists can support you? Let’s chat! Just click below to schedule your complimentary consultation call and our intake coordinator will reach out to discuss logistics and schedule your first appointment.
If you have any other questions feel free to send a message through this contact form and we’ll get back to you in the next 48 hours.